James Thomas Anthony "Jim" Valvano, nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster.
While the head basketball coach at North Carolina State University, he won the 1983 NCAA Basketball Tournament against long odds. Valvano is not only remembered for running up and down the court after winning the 1983 NCAA championship, seemingly in disbelief and looking for someone to hug, but also for his inspirational 1993 ESPY Awards speech, given just eight weeks before he died of cancer.
No matter what business you're in, you can't run in place or someone will pass you by. It doesn't matter how many games you've won. business
And if you see me, smile and maybe give me a hug. That's important to me too. smile
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. birthday
I talked about my family, my family's so important. family
I will thank God for the day and the moment I have. God
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 quotes from Robert Browning
22 quotes from Robert Browning
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 other quotes from Honore de Balzac
53 other quotes from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 more wisdom & wit from Isadora Duncan
5 more wisdom & wit from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher
58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher